ObjectiveThe Purchasing Leader is responsible for taking ownership as the Purchasing Single Point of Contact between Plant Management, Operations, Finance, and other Purchasing Entities. This is done in coordination with other Nemak functional departments, assuring a profitable, cost-effective, and timely service to customers and the Nemak operating plants.Main ResponsibilitiesTake ownership as the Purchasing Single Point of Contact between Plant Management, Operations, Finance, and other Purchasing Entities.Guide and lead Purchasing Operations Specialist while ensuring compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.Attend value-added plant meetings on behalf of the purchasing department and supply relevant information to the key users.Assist Strategic Purchasing Team (CoE) with developing regional purchasing strategies for commodity and service categories to take KPIs to targeted levels.Lead the implementation of the yearly budgeted Cost Improvement Projects (CIP) ensuring flawless execution.Work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, MP&L, and other functional organizations.Responsible for creating and presenting both written and verbal KPI reports to senior management as scheduled.Support Finance team on annual budget planning and forecasting. Develop strategies to ensure cost savings goals.Lead and support 3rd party audits (IATF, ISO, etc.) along with SQA (Purchasing Supplier Quality) and other purchasing entities.Position RequirementsBachelor's degree in a related fieldSAP experience preferred3+ years' experience in Purchasing, Engineering, and/or Operations ManagementContract Management ExperienceFoundry or Manufacturing experience is an assetAbility to communicate quickly, clearly, and effectively across multiple levels of the organization, including orally presenting to Senior ManagementDetail-orientedAbility to think and act strategicallyWork independently and prioritize in a fast-paced environmentStrong negotiation skills#J-18808-Ljbffr